At OMB's request, FLETC presented a $273 million full service alternative that leveraged existing facilities used to train law enforcement personnel from over 90 federal agencies, including State's own diplomatic security agents. Despite the significant price difference and congressional opposition, on April 17, 2014, OMB approved a pared down version of the State's plan, a $461 million proposal that removed all classroom-based soft skills security training, the dormitory complex, and the cafeteria. The need to provide appropriate training to State personnel is of the utmost national importance. However, after examining OMB's analysis, this committee discovered that OMB auditors recommended the administration construct state's training center at Flex C in Glynco, Georgia. (01:16–01:35)
CLAIM
Asserts that OMB approved a reduced version of the State's plan costing $461 million.
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